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A Fate Inked in Blood: Action-packed romantasy fun
After Freya is forced to reveal that she has a drop of Goddess’s blood — marking her as the legendary shield maiden — she must fight to unite a nation while learning to control her magic. At the same time, she must resist her attraction to another of the God-blessed. Otherwise, she risks everything she’s…
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Redemption Arcs: Why they’re compelling
The redemption arc is one of the most satisfying plotlines in today’s era. But why? What makes these stories and characters so compelling? Let’s dive in.
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Call the Canaries Home: Not what I expected, but not bad
Three estranged sisters convene at their Meemaw’s house for a weekend, where they must confront their differences as they try to understand the decades-old disappearance of their fourth sister.
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Character Stakes: The real reason we read any story
Every good story has stakes. But what really drives the story are the personal, emotional character stakes. And that’s why I don’t like quest stories.
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Worse the more I think about it
In a small café in Tokyo, patrons can travel in time – but they have to return before their coffee gets cold. This book follows four different women who decide to do just that.
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Narrative Voice: A book’s biggest strength or biggest weakness
“Narrative voice” can make or break a book. But what is it, and why does it matter to readers? Let’s dive in.
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Divine Rivals: Sweet and well-written
Two competing young journalists navigate life, love, and the front line in the midst of war between gods.
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Long-Term Reading Slumps: What do they actually mean?
Reading slumps that last for long periods of time might have some underlying causes. Let’s talk about them, and what you can do.
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August 2023 DNF Roundup
In lieu of a review this week, I’m covering a quick list of some recent DNFs (books I gave up on). Come sip the tea.
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9 Reasons to Use Your Local Library (Besides Free Books)
Your local library is so much more than a book repository. Here are 9 reasons to use this vital community service.
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